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Revealed: Liverpool change transfer plans after sending scouts to watch Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners with team-mate catching Reds' eye

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The Reds have remained <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-teun-koopmeiners-transfer-jurgen-klopp-competition-atalanta/blt2eb33f6b0473e9fd" target="_blank">long-time admirers of Koopmeiners</a> and had recently sent scouts to monitor the midfielder's performance in one of Atalanta's games, however, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40230449/transfer-talk-liverpool-eye-ederson-slots-first-signing" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>, the Reds may now have changed their transfer plans. The Dutchman's team-mate Ederson reportedly caught the attention of the club's representatives.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 24-year-old Brazilian international had an impressive outing with the Serie A side as he scored seven goals and provided an assist in 37 matches across all competitions. He played an important role in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/gianpiero-gasperini-atalanta-world-biggest-overachievers-dismantle-unbeatable-bayer-leverkusen/blt6d7252d881ff8cee" target="_blank">Atalanta finishing fourth in the league</a> and winning the Europa League, where they beat Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen in the final.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Should Koopmeiners still move to Anfield, he will reunite with Arne Slot, a manager he played under at AZ. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arne-slot-joins-liverpool-reds-confirm-appointment-of-dutchman-as-jurgen-klopp-s-successor-at-anfield/blt9d784afe0fa57a8d" target="_blank">Slot will formally replace Jurgen Klopp</a> as the Merseyside club's manager on June 1.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Premier League giants will be back in action in July as they are set to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-pre-season-2024-tour-fixtures-results-tickets-how-to-watch/blt77c3dfb7f61e090a#cs89e6a28d99049715" target="_blank">visit the US for pre-season</a> where they are scheduled to face Arsenal, Real Betis and Manchester United in friendly matches.

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

Revealed: Liverpool change transfer plans after sending scouts to watch Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners with team-mate catching Reds' eye | Goal.com

Liverpool have reversed their decision to sign Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners after his teammate Ederson caught their scouts&apos; eyes.

Revealed: Liverpool change transfer plans after sending scouts to watch Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners with team-mate catching Reds&apos; eye